Atlanta e-bike rebate recipient LaMiika Moore Atlanta — Feb 24, 2025
A report released today by The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) showed 579 residents redeemed rebates through the City of Atlanta’s E-bike Rebate Program, and that most recipients are riding often and driving less. The program, a first-of-its-kind in metro Atlanta, was funded by a $1 million investment from the Atlanta City Council and was administered by ARC.
The city launched the program last year to remove financial barriers to e-bike ownership, reduce transportation costs, and promote a shift from car-dependent travel. Community outreach was provided by Propel ATL.
“The E-bike Rebate Program delivered on its promise to expand access to affordable and sustainable transportation options,” said City of Atlanta Mayor and ARC Board Chairman Andre Dickens. “The recipients truly reflect our community. They include students looking for cost-effective rides to class, parents juggling kids and a job, and older adults seeking recreation and community. We look forward to seeing them roll around Atlanta as they embrace bike travel in their daily routines.”
Highlights from the Atlanta E-Bike Rebate Program 2024 Year-End Report include: The program proved to be highly popular. In all, 11,065 Atlanta residents applied for a rebate, about 2% of the city’s population. Applications were received from nearly every city neighborhood.
Rebate recipients are driving less and riding frequently. Those surveyed said they have reduced their frequency of driving to work or school by about 40%, and nearly three-quarters (74%) are riding their e-bikes at least two days per week.
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